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The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

South students cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder

South students cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Erica Gelman, staff writer
May 24, 2015

Imagine feeling like something is pressing down on the heart, loss of motivation, a complete inability to get out of bed. This is depression. While people get sad from time to time, not everyone is depressed...

South students practice minority religions in Glenview, appreciate uniqueness

South students practice “minority” religions in Glenview, appreciate uniqueness

Savera Zulfiqar, staff reporter
May 20, 2015

Students at South believe in and practice a vast range of religions, spanning from the most common in the world to some of the most obscure. Those who don't adhere to the world's most popular religions experience...

South uses, examines Snapchat as communication medium

South uses, examines Snapchat as communication medium

Ivy Zhou and Sinead Heneghan, Staff Reporters
May 18, 2015

With nearly 200 million users, apps like Snapchat are taking virtual communication to a whole other level, according to Business Insider. More and more people are using the app with abandon because they...

Elizabeth Chong paints passion for art

Elizabeth Chong paints passion for art

Aakash Bhojwani and Alex Ladan, staff reporters
May 15, 2015

During her time at South, senior Elizabeth Chong said she pursued her passion for art and has used her life experiences to inspire her work. Despite her busy academic schedule and athletics, Chong has...

Blix utilizes past, improves education style

Nick Panagakis, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2015

In the corporate world, John Blix, South business teacher and Business Professionals of America (BPA) sponsor, has done it all. He has created resumes, been interviewed to get a job, interviewed prospective...

Students juggle dual citizenship, reap benefits

Leah Dunne, staff reporter
May 11, 2015

Throughout South, diversity is a major component that contributes to the overall culture and dynamic of the student body. Diversity brings together different experiences and ways of life from each person,...

South students utilize Blogger, express opinions

South students utilize Blogger, express opinions

Alex Ladan, staff writer
May 10, 2015

As the world becomes more dependent on technology, blogging is a tool students have learned to use. South students write blogs for their class assignments and teachers continually encourage students to...

BEHIND THE BARS: On March 2, Chance the Rapper, Chicago hip-hop artist, tweeted about the anti-anxiety prescription drug Xanax, comparing its popularity to heroin. The Oracle investigated the recreational usage of Xanax, commonly referred to as ‘‘bars’’, among South’s student body.

BEHIND THE BARS: On March 2, Chance the Rapper, Chicago hip-hop artist, tweeted about the anti-anxiety prescription drug Xanax, comparing its popularity to heroin. The Oracle investigated the recreational usage of Xanax, commonly referred to as ‘‘bars’’, among South’s student body.

Madison O’Brien and Hailey Hauldren, editor-in-chief and co-features editor
April 24, 2015

After taking four milligrams of unprescribed Xanax, senior Dylan Waters* was completely at ease. His anxiety vanished, and he felt as if he didn’t have a worry in the world. Waters tagged along to a...

Current Student Council Executive Board reflect on past year, newly elected look ahead

Current Student Council Executive Board reflect on past year, newly elected look ahead

Hannah Rauh, asst. features editor
April 24, 2015

As the 2014-15 school year comes to a close, the newly elected Executive Board look ahead to their next year at South, while the current senior Executive Board reflect on their time in Student Council. CLASS...

South students born overseas adjust to new culture

South students born overseas adjust to new culture

Hannah Buchband, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2015

With a new language, culture and lifestyle, many South students have experienced and  have had to adjust to the American culture after immigrating to the United States. These students moved after they...

Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice: Whose choice is it?

Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice: Whose choice is it?

Elaine Sine, asst. a&e editor
April 24, 2015

“The young of an animal in the womb or egg” is dictionary.com’s definition of a fetus, yet this word has evolved into a greater meaning in the pro-life versus pro-choice debate. This debate originates...

Students reflect on advantages and drawbacks of life as only children

Students reflect on advantages and drawbacks of life as only children

Charlie You, staff reporter
April 24, 2015

Unconditionally loved, spoiled with attention, pampered by their parents, yet often left in solitude and boredom. This stereotype often pertains to a small minority here at South: only children. But, is...

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